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Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien
Vienna’s flagship fine-arts museum, known for Habsburg collections, Old Masters, and grand interiors. A top choice for art lovers.
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$47
Fastest journey
2 h 26 m
Average duration
2 h 26 m
Trains per day
71
Distance
145 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Graz to Vienna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Graz to Vienna will cost around $47 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 71 trains that leave Graz for Vienna on Thu, Jun 04, 43 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 04 the direct trains cover the 145 km distance in an average of 2 h 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 26 m .
On Thu, Jun 04 the slowest trains will take 2 h 26 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
RJ 757
RJX 132
IC 651
RJX 130
IC 651+
S 2 · S 7
RJX 638
IC 538
RJX 134
RJX 56
IC 534Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Graz to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 90 miles (145 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$35 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 7m Average total duration 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 54m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Graz to Vienna:
A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Graz to Vienna costing on average $35 (€28).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 37m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | ICE, HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), Slovenske železnice (SŽ).
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Graz to Vienna trains for tomorrow, Thursday, June 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RJ 853 | 5:00 AM Graz Hbf | 2h40 | 7:40 AM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 853+ S 2 · S 7 | 5:00 AM Graz Hbf | 3h11 | 8:11 AM Vienna Airport | 2 transfers | |
EC 206+ IC 541 | 5:36 AM Graz Hbf | 2h51 | 8:27 AM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
EC 206 | 5:36 AM Graz Hbf | 2h29 | 8:05 AM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 655 | 6:00 AM Graz Hbf | 2h57 | 8:57 AM Vienna Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 655 | 6:00 AM Graz Hbf | 2h38 | 8:38 AM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
NJ 40294 | 6:09 AM Graz Hbf | 2h57 | 9:06 AM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 254+ IC 543 | 6:41 AM Graz Hbf | 2h46 | 9:27 AM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
RJX 254 | 6:41 AM Graz Hbf | 2h26 | 9:07 AM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 855+ RJX 669 | 7:00 AM Graz Hbf | 2h57 | 9:57 AM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
RJ 855 | 7:00 AM Graz Hbf | 2h36 | 9:36 AM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 630 | 7:41 AM Graz Hbf | 2h26 | 10:07 AM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 630+ IC 545 | 7:41 AM Graz Hbf | 2h46 | 10:27 AM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
RJ 657 | 8:00 AM Graz Hbf | 2h57 | 10:57 AM Vienna Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 657 | 8:00 AM Graz Hbf | 2h36 | 10:36 AM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 638+ IC 547 | 8:41 AM Graz Hbf | 2h46 | 11:27 AM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
RJX 638 | 8:41 AM Graz Hbf | 2h26 | 11:07 AM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 857 | 9:00 AM Graz Hbf | 2h36 | 11:36 AM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 857+ RJX 861 | 9:00 AM Graz Hbf | 2h57 | 11:57 AM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
IC 538 · IC 549 | 9:41 AM Graz Hbf | 2h46 | 12:27 PM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
IC 538 | 9:41 AM Graz Hbf | 2h26 | 12:07 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 659 | 10:00 AM Graz Hbf | 2h57 | 12:57 PM Vienna Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 659 | 10:00 AM Graz Hbf | 2h36 | 12:36 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 636 | 10:41 AM Graz Hbf | 2h26 | 1:07 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 636+ IC 641 | 10:41 AM Graz Hbf | 2h46 | 1:27 PM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
RJ 859+ RJX 863 | 11:00 AM Graz Hbf | 2h57 | 1:57 PM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
RJ 859 | 11:00 AM Graz Hbf | 2h36 | 1:36 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 78 | 11:41 AM Graz Hbf | 2h26 | 2:07 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 78+ IC 643 | 11:41 AM Graz Hbf | 2h46 | 2:27 PM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
RJ 551 | 12:00 PM Graz Hbf | 2h57 | 2:57 PM Vienna Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 551 | 12:00 PM Graz Hbf | 2h36 | 2:36 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 56 | 12:41 PM Graz Hbf | 2h26 | 3:07 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 56+ IC 645 | 12:41 PM Graz Hbf | 2h46 | 3:27 PM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
RJ 751 | 1:00 PM Graz Hbf | 2h36 | 3:36 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 751+ RJX 865 | 1:00 PM Graz Hbf | 2h57 | 3:57 PM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
RJ 113 | 2:00 PM Graz Hbf | 2h57 | 4:57 PM Vienna Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 113 | 2:00 PM Graz Hbf | 2h36 | 4:36 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 134 | 2:41 PM Graz Hbf | 2h26 | 5:07 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 134+ IC 649 | 2:41 PM Graz Hbf | 2h46 | 5:27 PM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
RJ 753+ RJX 867 | 3:00 PM Graz Hbf | 2h57 | 5:57 PM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
RJ 753 | 3:00 PM Graz Hbf | 2h36 | 5:36 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 534 · IC 741 | 3:41 PM Graz Hbf | 2h46 | 6:27 PM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
IC 534 | 3:41 PM Graz Hbf | 2h26 | 6:07 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 555 | 4:00 PM Graz Hbf | 2h36 | 6:36 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 555 | 4:00 PM Graz Hbf | 2h57 | 6:57 PM Vienna Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 52 | 4:41 PM Graz Hbf | 2h26 | 7:07 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 52+ IC 743 | 4:41 PM Graz Hbf | 2h46 | 7:27 PM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
RJ 755 | 5:00 PM Graz Hbf | 2h36 | 7:36 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 755+ RJX 869 | 5:00 PM Graz Hbf | 2h57 | 7:57 PM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
IC 532 | 5:41 PM Graz Hbf | 2h26 | 8:07 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 532 · IC 745 | 5:41 PM Graz Hbf | 2h46 | 8:27 PM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
RJ 557 | 6:00 PM Graz Hbf | 2h36 | 8:36 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 557+ RJX 567 | 6:00 PM Graz Hbf | 2h57 | 8:57 PM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
RJX 132+ IC 747 | 6:41 PM Graz Hbf | 2h46 | 9:27 PM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
RJX 132 | 6:41 PM Graz Hbf | 2h26 | 9:07 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 757 | 7:00 PM Graz Hbf | 2h57 | 9:57 PM Vienna Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 757 | 7:00 PM Graz Hbf | 2h36 | 9:36 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
NJ 456 | 7:21 PM Graz Hbf | 2h46 | 10:07 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 70 | 7:41 PM Graz Hbf | 2h26 | 10:07 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 70+ IC 749 | 7:41 PM Graz Hbf | 2h46 | 10:27 PM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
IC 559 | 8:00 PM Graz Hbf | 2h36 | 10:36 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 559+ RJX 569 | 8:00 PM Graz Hbf | 2h57 | 10:57 PM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
RJX 530 | 8:41 PM Graz Hbf | 2h26 | 11:07 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 530+ S 2 · S 7 | 8:41 PM Graz Hbf | 3h00 | 11:41 PM Vienna Airport | 2 transfers | |
IC 759 | 9:00 PM Graz Hbf | 2h36 | 11:36 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 759+ S 2 · S 7 | 9:00 PM Graz Hbf | 3h11 | 12:11 AM Vienna Airport | 2 transfers | |
RJX 130 | 9:41 PM Graz Hbf | 2h26 | 12:07 AM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 651 | 10:00 PM Graz Hbf | 2h36 | 12:36 AM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 651+ S 7 · S 2 | 10:00 PM Graz Hbf | 3h11 | 1:11 AM Vienna Airport | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Graz to Vienna run on average 14 times per day, taking around 2h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) but you can travel from only $11 (€9) by bus.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 90 miles (145 km) distance in 2h 26m.
Distance 90 miles (145 km) |
Average train duration 2h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 2h 26m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
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Discover the best of Vienna — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Vienna trip today.
Vienna’s flagship fine-arts museum, known for Habsburg collections, Old Masters, and grand interiors. A top choice for art lovers.
Major art museum with graphic arts, Monet to Picasso highlights, and strong temporary exhibitions in the city center.
Baroque palace museum complex best known for Gustav Klimt’s The Kiss, plus Austrian art from the Middle Ages to today.
The city’s walkable core, filled with imperial streets, churches, and squares. Essential for first-time visitors.
Vienna’s grand boulevard lined with major public buildings, ideal for a classic walking route and architectural overview.
Vienna’s central square around St. Stephen’s Cathedral, a busy meeting point and key orientation spot in the old city.
Vienna’s signature dish: a thin veal cutlet breaded and fried until crisp, traditionally served with potato salad or parsley potatoes.
Boiled beef in broth, classically served with apple horseradish, chive sauce, and potatoes. A hallmark of old Viennese cuisine.
Austrian-style fried chicken, especially associated with Viennese cooking, with a crunchy coating and often served with salad or lemon.
Leading fine-dining destination in Stadtpark, known for modern Austrian cuisine, polished service, and an elegant setting.
Popular classic Viennese inn serving schnitzel, goulash, and seasonal Austrian dishes in a cozy traditional space.
Historic Viennese restaurant famous for oversized schnitzel, with a lively traditional atmosphere in the city center.
Vienna is pricier than many Central European cities, especially for hotels and dining, but public transport and casual eats are reasonable.
Service is usually included, but rounding up is customary. In restaurants, add about 5-10% for good service. Round up taxi fares; small tips are optional in cafes and hotels.
Official public transport app
Vienna Hbf -> Stephansplatz, Vienna
The train connection between Graz and Vienna is efficient and convenient, making it easy for travelers to explore these two cities. The primary train providers on this route include ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), and ÖBB. With frequent departures throughout the day, passengers can enjoy a comfortable journey while taking in the scenic landscapes of Austria along the way.
The train connection from Graz to Vienna takes approximately 2 hours and 36 minutes. There are up to 15 connections available each day, all of which are direct services. Passengers will depart from Graz Hbf and can arrive at either Wien Hauptbahnhof or Wien Meidling Bahnhof.
The first daily train from Graz to Vienna departs at 05:45, providing an early start for travelers looking to explore the vibrant capital. The last journey of the day leaves at 20:25, allowing visitors ample time to enjoy their activities before returning in the evening.
The cheapest ticket price for the train connection between Graz and Vienna is €10. The average ticket price typically hovers around €36, making it a convenient option for travelers looking to explore these two vibrant Austrian cities.
Schönbrunn Palace, once the summer residence of the Habsburg emperors, boasts a rich history that dates back to the 17th century when it was transformed from a hunting lodge into an opulent baroque palace. Its significance lies not only in its architectural grandeur but also as a symbol of Austria's imperial past and cultural heritage; today, it is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Unique features include its stunning gardens, intricate fountains, and the Gloriette atop a hill offering breathtaking views of Vienna.
St. Stephen's Cathedral stands proudly at the heart of Vienna with origins tracing back to Romanesque times in the 12th century; this iconic structure has witnessed countless historical events over centuries. The cathedral’s significance extends beyond religion—it serves as an emblematic representation of Viennese identity and resilience through wars and renovations alike. Among its unique features are the striking multi-colored tile roof shaped like scales and its towering spire which dominates Vienna’s skyline at nearly 137 meters high.
Belvedere Palace consists of two magnificent Baroque palaces set amidst beautifully landscaped gardens that were originally commissioned by Prince Eugene of Savoy in the early 18th century for his personal use. This landmark holds great significance as it houses one of Austria's most important art collections including masterpieces by Gustav Klimt such as "The Kiss," showcasing both artistic innovation and national pride. What sets Belvedere apart is not just its exquisite architecture but also how each palace offers distinct perspectives on art while providing panoramic views over Vienna from their terraces.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Graz to Vienna by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Vienna, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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